How Many Calories in Tochitură (Romanian Pork Stew)?
1 porție (200g, doar carnea) = 476 kcal
Nutritional Values per 100g
Standard Serving
1 porție (200g, doar carnea) contains 476 calories.
Best time: Main meal, lunch or dinner, with a moderate portion of polenta
Benefits
- ✓Rich source of complete protein (16g/100g) from pork slowly cooked in its own sauce
- ✓Pork provides B vitamins (B1, B6, B12) and zinc, important for energy metabolism
- ✓Slow-cooked in its own juices, without breading or deep-frying, unlike some other pork dishes
- ✓Easily absorbed heme iron, useful for preventing anemia, especially combined with vitamin C from side dishes
Considerations
- !Values are calculated ONLY for the meat portion with sauce, without polenta, egg, or cheese - these are added separately
- !The full traditional plate (tochitură with polenta, fried egg, and cheese) can reach 500-700 total calories, far more than the meat alone
- !The pork's own fat (often from fattier cuts) significantly raises the calories compared to lean grilled pork
FitAzi Tip
FitAzi points out that tochitură as a full traditional dish (with polenta, egg, and cheese) can far exceed 238 kcal/100g - these values cover the meat only. For an accurate meal calculation, add the polenta portion separately (see the mamaliga food page) and the cheese used. Choose leaner cuts of meat and a moderate amount of polenta for a more calorie-balanced traditional meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
A serving of tochitură (200g, meat only, without polenta, egg, or cheese) has about 476 calories, with 32g protein, 6g carbs, and 36g fat. Note: these values cover the meat only - the full traditional plate with polenta, egg, and cheese can reach 500-700 total calories.
A full traditional plate of tochitură (meat + polenta + fried egg + cheese) can reach about 500-700 calories, depending on the amount of each ingredient. The meat alone (200g) accounts for about 476 calories, plus the polenta (see the mamaliga food values), the egg (about 90 calories), and the cheese (variable, depending on amount and type).
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Nutritional values shown are approximate and may vary depending on preparation method and origin. Consult a nutrition specialist for personalized recommendations.